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Salvage Station rendering

2 days ago by Dean Hensley

Salvage Station: 'We haven't given up...not even close'

After facing setbacks, including Helene and a fire, venue's owners say they still are working on a comeback.

Concrete columns that will support new bridges rise from the I-26 Connector construction site in Asheville. NCDOT says crews have completed about 15% of the initial drilled shafts for bridge foundations.

2 days ago by Dee Pridgen

Six months in, Asheville's I-26 Connector begins taking shape

NCDOT says bridge foundations are progressing as crews prepare for the eventual shift of interstate traffic off the Bowen Bridges

Farmland in Buncombe County

2 days ago by Dean Hensley

Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

The conservation easement projects would protect nearly 110 acres of farmland.

3 days ago by Dee Pridgen

WNC business summit to explore 2027 economic outlook

Blue Ridge Community College will host a free Nov. 10 summit on economic trends, workforce challenges and business growth

1 day ago by Dee Pridgen

828 Scoreboard: Week 12 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Nov. 6

Salvage Station rendering

2 days ago by Dean Hensley

Salvage Station: 'We haven't given up...not even close'

Concrete columns that will support new bridges rise from the I-26 Connector construction site in Asheville. NCDOT says crews have completed about 15% of the initial drilled shafts for bridge foundations.

2 days ago by Dee Pridgen

Six months in, Asheville's I-26 Connector begins taking shape

Farmland in Buncombe County

2 days ago by Dean Hensley

Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

3 days ago by Dee Pridgen

WNC business summit to explore 2027 economic outlook

1 day ago by Dee Pridgen

828 Scoreboard: Week 12 of high school football

Latest News

The Biltmore Station building at 2 Hendersonville Road is part of the property where Drury Hotels is proposing an eight-story, 210-room hotel following damage from Tropical Storm Helene.

18 hours ago

Biltmore Village Drury hotel hearing delayed until December

Developers of the eight-story, 210-room hotel are revising their plans after Asheville planning staff raised concerns about the building’s design and its connection to the surrounding area

21 hours ago

How to simplify Thanksgiving dinner planning and preparation

From limiting side dishes to reducing food waste, a few practical steps can help Thanksgiving hosts manage holiday meals without unnecessary work or expense.

Newspaper clippings from 1939 and 1940 document the mystery of a young woman who died in the Buncombe County Jail under the name Virginia Sneed.

Asheville History

22 hours ago

Strangeville: The woman Asheville buried without a name

Hundreds tried to identify a young woman who died in jail in 1939. Her family was still searching for her months later.

World War II veteran Simon Gurdal turning 100

23 hours ago

Community invited to World War II veteran’s 100th birthday celebration

Simon Gurdal fought in World War II when he was 17 years old

2 days ago

NCDOT: I-40 lane closures planned in Canton for drainage work

The lanes are scheduled to be closed from 7 p.m. Nov. 9 through noon Nov. 13.

A driver fills up at a local gas station in Asheville.

2 days ago

51 N.C. gas stations face scrutiny over fuel pricing complaints

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said in a Nov. 6 news release that […]

Smoky Mountain Toy Run past event

2 days ago

46th Smoky Mountain Toy Run set to deliver Christmas cheer to the needy

This year’s event is set for Nov. 7 to start in Black Mountain and end in Asheville.

2 days ago

Taste of NC brings wine, food to Tryon tonight

Friday’s event features 17 wineries and cider producers, plus food pairings from regional chefs

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